Lying 120 miles off the Italian coast Sardinia is awash with white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, rugged mountains, sophisticated towns and stunning harbours. There is something here to suit everyone. On Sardinia's north-eastern coast, Costa Smeralda is a beautiful holiday escape with beautiful beaches, stylish boutiques and a chance to mingle with the rich and famous in Porto Cervo. If its the perfect beach holiday you are after then try Southern Sardinia, renowned for it clear turquoise waters and long expances of golden sand you will be spoilt for choice.